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A place where restoration project-type threads can go to avoid falling off the main page in the WIX hangar. Feel free to start threads on Restoration projects and/or warbird maintenance here. Named in memoriam for Gary Austin, a good friend of the site and known as RetroAviation here. He will be sorely missed.
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Ranger Engine Parts

Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:28 pm

Yankee Air Museum is looking for non service parts for a display engine. We have 11 pistons that are stuck fast in the cylinders. I think the one we got out was a teaser! Our hope is to build a rolling display. We are also in need of 1 intake manifold and piping. We could save the rods and cylinders but would have to junk the pistons. I have been told that the 6 cylinder engine cylinders and pistons are the same. If you have or know of any parts that could help, we could put them to good use. You can see our progress at www.yankeeairmuseum.org ,lower left corner,photo gallery, Ranger engine. Thanks JOE
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Joe Amend - YAM Restoration

Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:33 pm

37 Rangers in one hanger at my local airport, PM me for details.

Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:53 pm

Joe,

Try and locate a product called Mouse Milk. It s a penetrant oil that is the best I have found, far better than WD40. Or, try Marvel Mystery oil, another excellent product for un-seizing metals.

RICK

Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:10 am

Have not heard of the Mouse Milk, any thoughts on where to look? The list of products we have tried, WD-40, Mystry Oil, Kroil, Corrosion X, Sea Foam Deep Creep and PB Blaster with out much luck. Ranger 11, us 1. I'll look around, whats google's address! Thanks JOE

Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:23 am

I buy Mouse Milk at our local aircraft parts store. If they don't carry it, they should at least be able to find it for you. It is the best I have found for that sort of thing.

RICK

Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:24 am

I should have said, if your local store doesn't carry it.... Sorry.

Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:38 pm

YAF340 wrote:Have not heard of the Mouse Milk, any thoughts on where to look? The list of products we have tried, WD-40, Mystry Oil, Kroil, Corrosion X, Sea Foam Deep Creep and PB Blaster with out much luck. Ranger 11, us 1. I'll look around, whats google's address! Thanks JOE


Joe, I buy it from Aviall. If you don't have an account with them, let me know, I can order you a jug and send it over if you want.

Let me know....

Steve :wink:

Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:09 pm

If Kroil didn't do it, I doubt if Mouse Milk will touch it. Kroil is about as good as it gets.

Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:13 am

Thanks guys, I'll check into it on this end. If I need any help, I'll get back with you. Thanks - JOE
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